California1 day agoCalifornia earthquake reported north of Monterey area An earthquake initially measured at magnitude 4.5 rattled Northern California on Saturday night, according to reports.
WeatherJanuary 6Which state is America’s 'lightning king'? New research reveals the U.S. states that saw the most lightning activity in 2020, with Texas again topping the list.
GeologyJanuary 5Reawakened Yellowstone geyser won’t predict the volcanic 'big one,' scientists say The famous Steamboat geyser in Yellowstone National Park won’t foretell a major volcanic eruption, according to scientists.
Natural DisastersDecember 23Hawaii volcano eruption forms lava lake, can be seen from space Just days after the Kilauea volcano erupted on Hawaii's big island, the aftermath of the natural disaster is now forming lava lakes and can even be seen from space.
Natural DisastersDecember 22Volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island, draws crowds to park HONOLULU (AP) — Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island roared back to life Sunday night as lava went shooting into the air, boiling away a water lake and sending a massive plume of steam, gas and ash soaring into the atmosphere.
Natural DisastersDecember 21Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has erupted, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Live CoverageDecember 20LIVE UPDATES: Biden reveals climate and energy team Follow for the latest updates on the Biden transition.
Hurricane LauraDecember 19Historic Louisiana hurricane season leaves people homeless for the holidays According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), more than 1,000 people are currently in hotel rooms because of Hurricane Laura. FEMA estimates it will be "early summer 2021" before it can get everyone in need into direct housing.
United KingdomDecember 16Air pollution officially blamed for little girl's death in UK 7 years after she died A 9-year-old London girl who died in 2013 is now the first United Kingdom person to have air pollution listed as their official cause of death – after her mother spent years fighting to reverse earlier findings that blamed only respiratory failure, according to authorities.
Solar EclipseDecember 14Total solar eclipse set to cut a path across parts of South America A total solar eclipse is set to cut a path across South America on Monday, plunging parts of Argentina and Chile into darkness.